Most gaming enthusiasts would be hard-pressed to find a series with as much longevity and popularity asPokemon. Ever since its initial release in 1996,Pokemonhas captivated a multitude of people for nearly 25 years. From the video game series to the numerous anime adaptations to the popular trading card game,Pokemonis a series with an extreme amount of influence. Now for one lucky father, the series will deliver him quite the payoff.
As previously mentioned,Pokemonis a series that dates back well over two decades. In that time numerous pieces of physical media and merchandise have been produced for the masses, though some are definitely valued higher than others. For example,a single rarePokemoncard was sold at auction for $90,000.
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Needless to say, depending on the item in question,Pokemonmerchandise can go for quite a lot of money, as Nigel Brookes, a father of three, would soon come to find out. Brookes has been holding onto a collection ofPokemoncardshis mother bought for him when he was a kid. His mother originally bought it for £300 ($379.74). He has since waited 21 years and now the value of the card collection has increased considerably.
With the collection featuring 103 cards total, Brookes is expected to receive anywhere between £25,000 to £35,000 ($31,645 to $44,303). After two decades, it seems that Brookes will get an excellent return on his mother’s investment. The only thing that could have increased the value is if the collection containedincluded specific rarePokemoncards.
It truly is amazing how committed some collectors are in terms of acquiring specific pieces ofPokemonmerchandise. In fact, somecurrentPokemonmerchandiseis worth quite a lot on its own. Then again, that goes to show how passionate and dedicated fans of the series are.
With the card collection consisting of first editionGeneration 1Pokemon, whoever ends up with the collection will be sure to enjoy it. In any case, Nigel Brookes will be using the money he receives from the card collection to give all three of his children a memorable and fun childhood. His daughter lovesPokemonand actually tried to buy the collection from her dad, but he turned her down. With any luck, the money that Brookes will receive from the collection will be more than enough for him and his family to make plenty of memories.
